Arkansas State University looked poised for a comeback Thursday night.
Trailing Appalachian State 31-7 early in the second half, the Red Wolves started the third quarter with a three and out on defense, added a 34-yard field goal and recovered an onside kick.
The defense was finally making stops, and special teams had come up with a couple of big plays to flip the momentum in Arkansas State's favor.
But it was the next three offensive plays that summed up ASU's night.
First and 10: Sophomore quarterback Layne Hatcher was sacked for a 5-yard loss.